Sustainability Specialist

Aramark

21h

About The Position

We are looking for a sustainability professional who is enthusiastic and motivated to design and implement solutions in campus dining operations with students, faculty and staff. This position plays a vital role in implementation of Aramark’s Be Well. Do Well. Sustainability plan as well supporting our campus sustainability efforts and serving as a liaison to the campus community. In alignment with the University’s sustainability priorities and Be Well. Do Well., the Sustainability Manager will work with field operations teams to implement standard operating sustainability procedures and practices in the areas of responsible and local sourcing, efficient operations, and waste minimization. They will manage the overall sustainability program for dining operations, and work with the onsite marketing team to communicate results. The position directly contributes to sales growth, market penetration, and customer satisfaction. This person will educate the Dining team and the campus community on sustainability concepts, frameworks and programs and how these programs impact people and planet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field & 3-5 years of related experience; or any equivalating combination of education and/or experience.
Must possess the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management & build a strong team & client relations.
Possessing the ability to influence complex decision-making processes
Superior written & verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience organizing & coordinating projects
Demonstrated experience with operations budgets and expenses
Must be willing to work flexible schedules that may include evenings and weekends.
Possess passion for sustainability efforts

Responsibilities

Implement a comprehensive waste minimization strategy & program
Establish partnerships with local growers/producers
Work with operations team on energy and water conservation, including green building elements
Serve as department liaison to campus and external community for sustainability-related efforts
Engage dining team to develop, implement, and manage campus sustainability solutions as well as to evaluate effectiveness of program/project/functions
Prepare budget proposals, recommendations, and approvals
Maintain effective client and customer rapport. Identify client needs
Supervise, lead, train and monitor activities of dining services staff, and student workers
Partner with Marketing team and university partners, create sustainability marketing and education awareness campaigns and events
Oversee development & facilitation of online content, workshops, meetings, or conferences
Align and engage strategies with Aramark’s Be Well. Do Well. Sustainability plan
Coordinate and collaborate with subject matter experts, enterprise team, and others
Participate in monthly sustainability filed team calls & community of practice with other managers